The announcement of
Kiara Advani
joining the cast of
Farhan Akhtar
's '
Don 3
' has triggered a wave of
disappointment
among fans, mirroring the earlier backlash when Ranveer Singh was roped in for the film. The makers released a teaser video introducing Kiara Advani to the franchise, but it faced criticism from netizens expressing their discontent.
The video unveiling Kiara Advani as part of 'Don 3' has grabbed many eyeballs, with fans expressing their preference for Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who played the female lead in 'Don 2' opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
Netizens voiced their disappointment with comments like, "Why Kiara? Take Priyanka Chopra Jonas," and "No SRK, no DON," emphasizing the absence of Shah Rukh Khan in the film.
Farhan Akhtar had earlier faced criticism when Ranveer Singh was announced as the lead actor for 'Don 3' in 2023. The backlash primarily stemmed from the absence of Shah Rukh Khan, who portrayed the iconic character of Don in the previous films of the franchise.
The Don franchise has been under scrutiny since the announcement of its third installment, with fans expressing strong sentiments about the casting choices. The disappointment among netizens highlights the challenges faced by the filmmakers in navigating the expectations associated with a successful franchise and the iconic characters it has introduced.
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